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    Sister pays tribute to ‘kind’ boy killed on Glasgow street

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    Sister pays tribute to ‘kind’ boy killed on Glasgow street

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    • A 15-year-old boy named Amen Teklay was killed in a violent incident in Glasgow, prompting a murder investigation by Police Scotland.
    • Amen was discovered seriously injured on Clarendon Street on Wednesday night and was pronounced dead at the scene shortly thereafter.
    • His sister, Delina Teklay, described him as her best friend, highlighting his kindness and bright personality; she expressed disbelief and devastation over his unexpected death.
    • Originally from Eritrea, Amen had lived in Glasgow for about eight years and had recently been granted ‘right to remain’ status in the UK. He attended St Thomas Aquinas secondary school and was known for his interest in music and media.
    • Police have stated that the investigation is in its early stages and are appealing for information from the public, particularly anyone who might have been in the area around the time of the incident.

    Sister pays tribute to ‘kind’ boy killed on Glasgow street

    A teenager has paid tribute to her "kind and bright" brother who died in a violent incident in Glasgow. Amen Teklay was found seriously injured on Clarendon Street, in the city’s St George’s Cross area, at around 22:30 on Wednesday. Emergency services attended but he was pronounced dead at the scene. Police Scotland has since launched a murder investigation, describing the killing as an isolated incident while keeping an “open mind” to all motives.

    Delina Teklay, Amen’s 17-year-old sister, referred to her brother as "not just my brother, he was my best friend." She expressed that losing him was "very unexpected and shocking," stating that their family is devastated. Amen, who had hopes of gaining UK citizenship and pursuing a career—either as a basketball player, a doctor, or an engineer—was originally from Eritrea and had lived in Glasgow with his father.

    As investigations continue, Police Scotland is reviewing CCTV and conducting door-to-door inquiries, with a plea for anyone with information to come forward.

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    Police Scotland A young boy smiling at the camera.Police Scotland

    Amen Teklay died at the scene of the incident in Glasgow

    A teenager has paid tribute to her “kind and bright” brother who died in a violent incident in Glasgow.

    Police launched a murder investigation after 15-year-old Amen Teklay was found seriously injured on Clarendon Street, in the city’s St George’s Cross area, at around 22:30 on Wednesday.

    Emergency services attended but he was pronounced dead at the scene. Police Scotland said the killing was an isolated incident and detectives were keeping an “open mind” to all motives.

    Delina Teklay, 17, told BBC Scotland News that Amen was “not just my brother, he was my best friend”.

    It is understood that Amen, who is originally from Eritrea, lived with his father in Glasgow and had recently been granted ‘right to remain’ status in the UK.

    His sister said he had lived in the city for about eight years.

    Several bunches of flowers, one with a note saying "look at the stars, see how they shine for you, RIP son"

    Flowers were laid at the scene on Clarendon Street

    Delina called the teenager a “really sweet person, so kind and so bright”.

    “He was the one I could go and talk to about anything,” she added. “We grew up together so we were very close.

    “This was very unexpected and shocking for us. I just think this is a dream and I’m going to wake up tomorrow. I’m still in denial.

    “My dad is devastated, he’s not eating at all or drinking anything. We’re all devastated, it’s shocking.”

    She said Amen had hopes of gaining UK citizenship and becoming either a basketball player, a doctor or an engineer.

    PA Media a white van with police Scotland logos on it, parked in front of crime scene tape. Two forensic officers in white suits stand in front of a white car.PA Media

    A police cordon was set up around Clarendon Street for police investigations

    Police Scotland said it had launched a major investigation that was “fast moving and at the very early stages”.

    Amen attended St Thomas Aquinas secondary school in Jordanhill. Headteacher Claire McInally said his death was a “shock to the school community”.

    She added: “Amen was a friendly and much loved young man who was really interested in music and the media.

    “He was bright and showed great promise.”

    Jamie O’Neill, Amen’s support worker at Kingsway Community Connections, said he had felt “extreme grief” since he was told about his death.

    “We’ve lost Amen and we’ve seen how it’s affecting his family,” he told BBC Scotland. “We’re trying to be strong for them and do our duty to help.

    “We have to try and support the young people who knew him and looked up to him who need a space to grieve and come to terms with what’s happened.”

    ‘Older brother’

    He said Amen was a “cool and laid back” boy who was “a bit cheeky at times, but knew his boundaries”.

    The support worker told BBC Scotland that Amen was seen as an “older brother” to younger people in the group.

    Mr O’Neill said he had been worried about Amen recently, but the local area was “relatively calm and safe” for young people.

    He added: “Amen did hang about in other parts of Glasgow at times so that would be my concern.

    “I know this area well and you know everyone’s faces here, but if you’re leaving this area I would have concerns.”

    JATV Goals Youth Group Young boy head and shouldes shot looking to his rightJATV Goals Youth Group

    Amen was part of youth organisations in Glasgow

    JATV Goals Youth Group, which offers film training for young people at boxing events, also paid tribute to the teenager who was part of the group.

    It said in a statement: “His life was tragically taken from us by the type of violence boxing does so well to combat.

    “Our community is heartbroken as we come to terms with the loss of a young boy who had his full life ahead of him.”

    Police Scotland’s Det Supt Cheryl Kelly said officers were reviewing CCTV and would be carrying out door-to-door inquiries.

    She said: “Our thoughts are with Amen’s family and friends at this distressing time. We will continue to provide specialist support for them.

    “We are still keen to speak to anyone who was in the area at the time and anyone who has dash cam, CCTV or doorbell footage around the time of the incident.”

    Det Supt Kelly said “answers lie with the local community”, and urged anyone with information to contact Police Scotland via a major investigations public portal.

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    David Pike is an experienced news journalist with over 20 years experience as a UK News editor for WTX News and other news publications.

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